A hybrid material made of carbon fiber, poly(ether-ether-ketone) and metallic braided wire mesh was designed to improve the crashworthiness of thermoplastic composite structures. The filament winding process was adapted ...

The main objective of this research work was to obtain two formulations of ablative composites. These composites are also known as ablative structural composites, for applications in atmospherically severe conditions ...

This paper shows the applicability of data-driven model identification to describe guided wave propagation in composite structures. The model identified can be useful to predict waveform or further conditions considering ...

In order to overcome the hydrographic network, the landforms, and the most different types of barriers, many timber bridges were constructed around the world, especially in secondary roads where the raw materials (wood) ...

Aramid fiber reinforced polymer composites have been used in a wide variety of applications, such as aerospace, marine, sporting equipment and in the defense sector, due to their outstanding properties at low density. The ...

Aramid fiber reinforced polymer composites have been used in a wide variety of applications, such as aerospace, marine, sporting equipment and in the defense sector, due to their outstanding properties at low density. The ...

In the aerospace field, the use of multifunctional composites has become increasingly important in combining different properties within a single component. This chapter addresses the topic of structural polymer composites ...

Lately, researchers around the world have developed effective chemical and physical treatments on plant fibers to improve their compatibility with polymeric matrices. In addition, the need of high performance fabrics ...

Weight reduction and improved damage tolerance characteristics were the prime drivers to develop new family of materials for the aerospace/ aeronautical industry. Aiming this objective, a new lightweight Fiber/ Metal ...

Weight reduction and improved damage tolerance characteristics were the prime drivers to develop new family of materials for the aerospace/ aeronautical industry. Aiming this objective, a new lightweight Fiber/ Metal ...